Guru Nanak Stadium To Have New Athletics Synthetic Track, Work On Indoor Swimming Pool To Start Shortly: Bharat Bhushan Ashu
Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu today informed that a new athletics synthetic track would be laid at Guru Nanak Stadium, while work on indoor swimming pool would also start shortly. He said that the indoor swimming pool at Rakh Bagh has been a long pending demand of the city residents, and the work on it would commence shortly.Accompanied by senior officials, Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu today held a review meeting of several ongoing projects under Ludhiana Smart City.
While speaking on the occasion, Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu said that this project envisages development of the stretch along the Sidhwan canal, starting from Ludhiana MC Zone D office near Ferozepur Road till Dugri Bridge, as an open public space for citizens of the city. The total cost of this project is Rs 12 crore.Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu said that the stretch along the Sidhwan Canal in second phase was identified for landscape development of Sidhwan canal front project. He informed that this project includes developing a green belt, dedicated cycling track, playing zone, dedicated footpath along canal, sitting areas, wall climbing activities etc.Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu informed that the proposed project aligns with the overall goal for Smart City Ludhiana including the creation of better places for people in the city achieved by working on the following strategic objectives such as landscaping of public open green space to revitalise them as urban public interactive spaces, proper lighting to ensure walkable and safe and secure environment, sustainable water management like rain water holding swales and pits for ground water recharge, enhance health and wellness of citizens, promote healthier activities like walking, cycling, jogging etc.He also inspected the ongoing work at the new Leisure valleys in Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar.While issuing strict instructions to the staff, Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu stated that he would personally monitor the progress of all the projects under Ludhiana Smart City and warned that strict action would be taken against officials if there is any lapse on their behalf.He further said that the Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab government is committed for carrying out overall development of the state. He said that the projects under Ludhiana Smart City project would be completed on priority basis and within the set time frame. He said that the work on Rail Over Bridge and two Rail Under Bridges on Pakhowal Road has already started.
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